while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.

Quick! Get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists. 

 “It’s really true!” he said. “The Lord has sent his angel and saved me from Herod and from what the Jewish leaders had planned to do to me!”

Meanwhile, the word of God continued to spread, and there were many new believers.

Lord God my father,

I left up my brothers, some who have serious struggles and pray for your healing powers of Truth and Peace to rest well on them. Lord God, send your angles to protect us from temptation and deliver us from our past. Use us to do your will in all things.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“I’ve heard many people talk about the terrible things this man has done to the believers

“Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message 

Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. 35In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to not judge my abilities based on the past, choose me and show me how to get out of your way so I may see your desire for my life.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Moses assumed his fellow Israelites would realize that God had sent him to rescue them, but they didn’t.

59As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60He fell to his knees, shouting, “Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!” And with that, he died.

20But Peter replied, “May your money be destroyed with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought! 21You can have no part in this, for your heart is not right with God. 22Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. 

Lord God my Father,

Help me to not think for you and allow your work to be done thru me with out my desire in your way. Give me a heart that seeks your truth only.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God:

give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 

“We must obey God rather than any human authority. 

Lord God my Father,

Hear our prayers for your truth to rest well on us, Give me boldness in your truth and make me obedient only to you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But they are deeply guilty,
for their own strength is their god.”

“Look at the proud!
They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked.
But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.

Lord God my Father,
Give me a humble heart, guide me to get my strength from you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

As they plot their crimes, they say,
“We have devised the perfect plan!”
Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning.
7But God himself will shoot them with his arrows,
suddenly striking them down.
8Their own tongues will ruin them,
and all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.

Lord God my Father,
May your truth rest on my heart and protect me from the evil in this place. Strike down the enemy that places their truth in lies.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying,
for he speaks peace to his faithful people.
But let them not return to their foolish ways.
9Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
so our land will be filled with his glory.

Unfailing love and truth have met together.
Righteousness and peace have kissed!
11Truth springs up from the earth,
and righteousness smiles down from heaven.

Lord God my Father,
May my ears be open to hear only from you. Protect me from my way and restore me to the path you created me to be on. May your Love and Truth my on my heart always.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

But there is a spirit32:8 Or Spirit; also in 32:18. within people,
the breath of the Almighty within them,
that makes them intelligent.

I must speak to find relief,
so let me give my answers.
21I won’t play favorites
or try to flatter anyone.
22For if I tried flattery,
my Creator would soon destroy me.

Do you know the laws of the universe?
Can you use them to regulate the earth?

Lord God my Father,
Bring your spirit on me and allow me to hear your truth above the voices of the lairs. Remove my arrogance so I may only hear your spirit in me, not my own. Allow your truth to well up within me and bring your wisdom to my actions. Allow me to live withing your wisdom for I am too stupid to be human on my own.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. 20God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past.

The more words you speak, the less they mean. So what good are they?

Lord God my Father,
May I accept your plan without hesitation and live this day for your glory over mime. May I stop talking and may my actions speak volumes for your glory.
In Jesus name,
Amen

So Micah’s carved image was worshiped by the tribe of Dan as long as the Tabernacle of God remained at Shiloh.

Lord God my Father,

Why is it so easy to worship false gods when you are so great. Remove the distraction from my thoughts and help me to stay focused on only you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen